Rise of the Otherworld.

Everyone looked at the Lingzhu, which had temporarily stabilized, but their hearts were still hanging high. Tension hung over them like a dark cloud. The Lingzhu seemed calm at the moment, but it was like a powerful bomb that could explode at any moment, emitting an unsettling aura that made them dare not slack off for a moment.

"Although the spirit pearl has been stabilized for the time being, its situation is still extremely critical. We must find a complete solution as soon as possible." The mysterious man said solemnly, his eyes fixed on the spirit pearl like a hawk, trying to catch even the slightest clue from the subtle changes on the surface of the spirit pearl and find the key to resolving the crisis.

Zhang Hao nodded in agreement, "There may be relevant records hidden in the ancient books. If we study them carefully, we may be able to find some key information that has been missed." As he spoke, he carefully took out the ancient books. Everyone immediately gathered around them, eager to look through them together.

However, everyone looked through the ancient book several times, carefully scanning every page and examining every word as if under a magnifying glass, but still found no further information about stabilizing the spirit beads. This result made everyone feel even more depressed, as if a heavy rock was mercilessly pressing down on everyone's heart, making them feel a little breathless.

"Is there really no other way?" Ling Yu said anxiously, his voice revealing a hint of helplessness and unwillingness. His eyes were filled with anxiety, and his hands unconsciously clenched, as if trying to grasp at that illusory hope.

The woman frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then slowly said, "Perhaps we can start by looking at the origins of the Spirit Pearl. Since this valley is where ancient powerful beings practiced, perhaps there are other clues hidden nearby that can help us gain a deeper understanding of the Spirit Pearl and find a solution to the problem."

After hearing this, everyone thought this plan made sense and decided to start exploring the valley again. They quickly dispersed and, like sharp hunting dogs, carefully searched every inch of the valley, leaving no corner that might hide clues.

Zhang Hao discovered some strange marks on the edge of a cliff in the valley. These marks were deeply carved into the cliff face, as if someone had deliberately left them with all their strength. The shape of the marks was somewhat similar to the runes they had seen before, but there were some subtle differences, making them seem even more ancient and mysterious. He was delighted and quickly called everyone over.

The mysterious man quickly walked to the cliff face, crouched down, and carefully examined the marks. His eyes were filled with concentration and thought, and his fingers gently touched the incisions, as if trying to sense the intentions of the person who left them. After a moment, he slowly said, "These marks are very likely important clues about the spirit pearl. Judging from these rune-like incisions, they seem to convey a hidden message, but with our current abilities, we are unable to decipher their deeper meaning."

At this moment, an old man's anxious voice came from not far away: "Come here quickly, there is also a major discovery here!"

Upon hearing this, everyone rushed towards the old man. He was standing in front of a cave. The entrance was mottled by time, but it was still clearly visible, covered in densely packed runes. These runes shimmered faintly, as if telling an ancient story.

The mysterious man stepped forward, crouched, and began to decipher the runes. His lips moved slightly, mumbling something, his hands making strange gestures in the air. As time went on, beads of sweat gradually covered his forehead, but his gaze grew more determined. After much painstaking effort, he finally had some clues.

"These runes record that the spirit pearl is formed from a special spirit ore over a long period of time. In order to restore the stability of the spirit pearl, we need to find a magical herb called 'Spirit Breath Grass' to nourish the spirit pearl with its spiritual energy." The mysterious man said slowly, with a hint of fatigue in his voice, but more of the excitement of discovering a clue.

"Where can I find the Lingxi Grass?" Zhang Hao asked anxiously, his eyes full of anticipation, as if all problems would be solved as long as he knew the location of the Lingxi Grass.

The mysterious man pointed at the runes in the cave and continued, "According to the records here, the Spirit Breath Grass grows in a hidden place deep in the valley, which is full of various traps and dangers. However, the runes don't clearly indicate the exact location."

After hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought. They knew that finding the Spirit Breathing Grass would be no easy task, and that countless difficulties and obstacles awaited them. However, in order to stabilize the Spirit Pearl, continue practicing the technique, and improve their strength, they had no other choice.

"No matter what, we must find the Spirit Breath Grass. Everyone must be careful and look after each other." Zhang Hao said firmly, his eyes revealing determination, as if declaring their resolve to face unknown dangers.

And so, the group once again embarked on the arduous journey to find the Spirit Breathing Grass. They journeyed deeper into the valley, taking each step cautiously, ever vigilant of any sudden danger. At the same time, their eyes were fixed on any clues related to the Spirit Breathing Grass, their focused expressions as if they were carrying out a crucial mission that depended on their survival...